Yes. The public can refer to their local news release outlets or can find information about high risk/level 3 sex offenders on the Nebraska State Patrol's web site at www.nsp.state.ne.us. Searches can be conducted from the State Patrol's Sex Offender news releases by entering last name, city, county, zip code or viewing the entire list of high risk/level 3 offenders

The information released will be the sex offender's risk level, name, address, photograph, physical description and the offense or offenses which required the individual to register as a sex offender.

Sex offenders have always been in our communities. There is no typical sex offender. Stereotypes often are not true. Most offenders are known to victims and are often put in a position of trust with their victim. Parents should be cautious about people who spend a lot of time with children in the absence of other adults or who spend more time with children than with other adults. They should also be aware of a person that frequently wants to take their child alone on vacations or other trips.

The risk assessment instrument is completed by a Nebraska State Patrol, Sex Offender Registry Division research analysts. The risk assessment classifies the sex offender by looking at 14 factors relevant to the sex offender's risk to re-offend sexually. The risk assessment instrument is located on the Nebraska State Patrol's web page at www.nsp.state.ne.us under Sex Offender Registry Documents. A summary of these factors are:

Sex offenders are assessed a low, moderate, or high risk level by a nine-member committee appointed by the Attorney General. The risk level is based on an actuarial risk assessment tool, psychological evaluations, and all available documentation from the offender's past. To make use of the most accurate and current information, risk levels are not assigned until a few months prior to an offender's release from prison.

There are three levels of community notification. Level 1 notification disseminates information about the offender to law enforcement only. Local law enforcement, in consultation with a core team consisting of sex offender specialists, probation/parole agents, and victim/witness coordinators, make the final determination on the level of notification to be employed.

Law enforcement, schools, daycare centers, and religious and youth organizations, as well as health care facilities providing services to children or vulnerable adults.

A Level 1 offender means that the court has determined that there is a low risk to commit another sex crime. A Level 2 offender means that the court has determined that there is a moderate risk to commit another sex crime. A Level 3 offender means that the court has determined that there is a high risk to commit another sex crime.

There are three levels of risk, based on an offender's risk of re-offending: Level 1 (low), Level 2 (moderate), and Level 3 (high). As a general rule, the sentencing court will determine an offender's risk level either at the time of sentence (in probation cases) or when the offender is released from custody (in jail or prison cases).

No. A test cannot tell us for sure if a sex offender will offend again. It is known sex offenders do have a high recidivism rate. There is no real way to tell if an offender will offend again.

Sex offenders are required to register during any period of supervised release and shall continue to comply with registration for a period of ten (10) years after the date of discharge from supervision or incarceration. Offenders who were convicted of an aggravated offense or have prior convictions for sex related offenses will be subject to lifetime registration.

The Sex Offender Registration Act does not have the authority to place restrictions on a registered sex offender as to where or with whom they can live. However, local ordinances can be enacted that restrict level 3 (high risk) sex offender with victim(s) 18 years old or younger, from living within 500 feet of a school or child care facility.

The information is used to provide public notice and information about a registrant so a community can develop constructive safety plans for themselves and their family. The notification process will decrease a sex offender's ability to act secretly, but parents will have the biggest impact by teaching children about personal safety. A family should develop a safety plan. Children need to be educated about safety tips for both strangers and people with whom they are familiar.

There is no legal way to force a sex offender from your neighborhood if he has not broken any laws. If they are just living in your neighborhood, he is not doing anything wrong. In some cases, it is likely that if we focus just on those people on the registry, we may be not be worrying about all the right people. If someone on the Registry, has engaged in pro-social behavior (e.g.

Call the judicial district in which the offender resides. (For example, for information regarding particular offenders residing in Coralville , Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, calls should go to the 6 th Judicial District of the Department of Correctional Services The number for the 6 th is (319) 625-2650 at Oakdale or 319-398-3675 in Cedar Rapids .

The term "sex offender" refers to any person convicted of Rape, Rape of a Child, Child Molestation, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Sexual Violation of Human Remains, Incest, Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes, a Felony with a finding of sexual motivation.

A list of the basic responsibilities can be viewed on DCJS's website under Information for Offenders.

There is a free 800 # Information Line, which a person can call to find out if an individual is listed in the Registry. DCJS also has a public website which shows Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders. Local law enforcement agencies may also tell the community about level 1, level 2 and level 3 sex offenders who live in their area.

If you call the 800# Information Line, and an individual is a Level 1 or Level 2 offender, you will be able to find out information about the sex offender including the crime committed, terms of the offender's parole or probation, and the offender's zip code. If the offender is a Level 3, you will be able to find out the same information as described above, plus the exact address of the individual.

Many employers must obtain fingerprints and do background checks for certain occupations (such as teachers, school bus drivers). If an individual has been found guilty of certain crimes, he or she will not be hired. Additionally, the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) does not allow a sex offender to work on an ice-cream truck.

DCJS cannot provide legal advice about the rights and duties of a landlord. You should contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney, you may contact the New York Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service. The number is 1-800-342-3661.

Contact the Illinois State Police listing of Sex Offenders at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/frames.htm. The database is updated daily and allows you to search by city, county, and zip code.

A Level 1 offender (low risk) must register for twenty years or for life, and Level 2 (moderate risk) and Level 3 (high risk) offenders must register for life. For more information, View Risk Level Designation page.

Each county sheriff is responsible for determining the risk level for an offender. These levels are level I, II and III. For offenders being released from prison, The Department of Corrections, End of Sentence Review Committee provides a recommended level. The sheriff takes this recommended level into consideration when determining risk to the community where the offender will reside.

These offenders present the lowest possible risk to the community and their likelihood to re-offend is considered minimal. They normally have not exhibited predatory type characteristics and most have successfully participated or are participating in approved treatment programs. Many are first time offenders.

Offender who has been convicted of a least one violent sex offense and a combination of other offenses.

Yes. Pursuant to ?29-4010, a registrant can file a petition with the district court for an order to expunge the information, however the court can only grant this if the registrant shows by clear and convincing evidence that the (a) registrant's duty to register has expired, (b) registrant does not have a criminal charge pending and is not under criminal investigation for registration able offense, and (c) registrant is not a substantial risk to commit another registration crime.

The Nebraska State Patrol has three methods of notification. The most efficient and immediate is email notification. Qualified agencies can send their email address along with the name of their agency, telephone number, patrol assigned user id and password if available to the following email address sor@nsp.state.ne.us. Agencies without access to email can have the notification sent by fax or receive a telephone call.